Sightseeing in The Hague - what to see. Complete travel guide
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There are many interesting places and sights in The Hague, which are great for families with children. Park Duinrell is one of these places. The amusement park is located in the outskirts of …
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If you go from the station in the direction of the new building of city administration, which is situated at Spuiplein square, you'll get to Resident area. To a certain extent it's a try to redress the wrong and return to the city center its solemnity. Resident area is a new district with offices and residential constructions, located in the very center of the city. The high-rise building with two pointed roofs, which can be seen almost from everywhere, is sometimes sarcastically called 'the bosom of the Hague'. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that the high-rise construction was built on an old one, because it was decided not to demolish the old building. Nearby another construction work is organized: de Hoftoren, the highest edifice in the Hague is being built.
According to statistics, each year a resident of Hague eats 10 kg of mussels. The amount of other seafood consumed by locals is even hard to count. Among the everyday dishes we should …
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During the year locals celebrate numerous interesting and unique holidays, which attract tourists and leave a lot of bright impressions. The evening of April 29 is the beginning of "Royal …
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Among the cultural attractions of the city we should definitely mention Gevangenpoort Museum, which is located in a beautiful castle of the 16th century. Gevangenpoort is a pretty grim, but …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in The Hague and surroundings
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Shopping streets in The Hague
♥ Shopping area ' Noordeinde' The Hague, 0.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Spuistraat' The Hague, 1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Grote Marktstraat' The Hague, 1.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Noordeinde' The Hague, 0.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Spuistraat' The Hague, 1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Grote Marktstraat' The Hague, 1.1 km from the center. On the map
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Survived castles around The Hague
♥ Castle 'Duivenvoorde Castle' , 8.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burcht van Leiden' , 15.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Slot Teylingen' , 22.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Huys Dever' , 25 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Slot Heemstede' , 36.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Duivenvoorde Castle' , 8.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burcht van Leiden' , 15.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Slot Teylingen' , 22.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Huys Dever' , 25 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Slot Heemstede' , 36.4 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around The Hague
♥ National Park 'Zuid-Kennemerland' , 41.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Biesbosch' , 48.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Oosterschelde' , 59.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Utrechtse Heuvelrug' , 73 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Loonse en Drunense Duinen' , 74.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Zuid-Kennemerland' , 41.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Biesbosch' , 48.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Oosterschelde' , 59.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Utrechtse Heuvelrug' , 73 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Loonse en Drunense Duinen' , 74.3 km from the center. On the map
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Art galleries in The Hague and around
♥ Art museum 'Museum Bredius' The Hague, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Mauritshuis' The Hague, 1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Gemeentemuseum' The Hague, 1.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Rijksmuseum van Oudheden' Leiden, 15.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen' Rotterdam, 22.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum Bredius' The Hague, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Mauritshuis' The Hague, 1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Gemeentemuseum' The Hague, 1.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Rijksmuseum van Oudheden' Leiden, 15.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen' Rotterdam, 22.2 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around The Hague from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Keukenhof Flower Park
From the series “Top 16 Most Unusual and Original Parks and Gardens”![](../../extreme/img/w300/keukenhof-park_1.jpg)
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Distance from The Hague center - 26.6 km.
Currently, the park area occupies 32 hectares. Each year, about 7 million flowers are planted on its territory. In addition, the park features more than 90 species of trees, as well as artificial lakes, ponds, canals, and streams. Keukenhof is made for walking, so the length of all its footpaths is around 15 km. Romantic natures will be able to travel around the lakes and canals by boat. Fans of art will love the park too, as it has a rich collection of sculptures of different eras. The youngest guests are sure to enjoy an entertainment complex, as well as a farm with animals. …
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Lisse Tulip Fields
From the series “Top 13 Most Colorful and Picturesque Places on the Planet”![](../../extreme/img/w300/lisse-tulip-fields_1.jpg)
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Distance from The Hague center - 25.6 km.
In total, more than three billion flowers are planted annually on plantations. Almost all flowers grown on plantations are exported to the other countries. Tourists traveling to Lisse can visit the beautiful plantations as part of a bus excursion. The followers of the more original entertainments, prefer to enjoy the colorful landscape during the helicopter excursion. From the height you can appreciate the size of the plantations and their harmonious shape. …
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Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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